Many Washington University faculty are engaged in research on teaching and learning. To read about examples of this research, which includes studies of teaching approaches developed and utilized here at the University, please follow the links below. The faculty who are the main contacts are listed before each citation.
If you have a recent project or publication on teaching and learning that you would like us to include on this page, please tell us about it by completing our submission form. Questions may be directed to Beth Fisher via email or by calling 935-5921.
Sally Elgin (Biology)
Lopatto, D., et al. "Undergraduate Research: Genomics Education Partnership," Science. Oct. 31, 2008. 322, 684-685.
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/322/5902/684
Gina Frey (Chemistry and The Teaching Center)
Weimer, Maryellen, "Peer Led Team Learning." The Teaching Professor. April 21, 2009.
http://www.teachingprofessor.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/peer-led-team-learning
Mark McDaniel (Psychology)
Glenn, David. "Close the Book. Recall. Write It Down." Chronicle of Higher Education. May 1, 2009.
http://chronicle.com/article/Close-the-Book-Recall-Write/31819